One of the hardest things to do as a busy artist is to set aside time to visualize your big career goals. It can be much easier to focus on the tasks at hand than to push ourselves outside the comfort zone and dream big. It can also seem easier to think and fret about making progress and not actually do anything about it. Well, it's time to just take action and make amazing stuff happen.

Determine the first goal to accomplish that will pave the way to future success

Fess up to what is holding you back

Make an action plan to achieve your most pressing to dos

Find accountability

Get a huge goal accomplished in one month’s time!

If you sign up we will also be checking in with you personally to see how things are going. That way you get a little bit of built-in accountability with this challenge.

This challenge is free and self-guided, meaning you can sign up at any time. You’ll get a series of emails that will walk you through the steps. But don’t delay, because if you get started now, you know you are on your way to awesome things.

January 31st is the last day to get The Ultimate, Honest Guide to Understanding Artist Taxes on sale for 20% off! Use the link in profile to get the discount! The Ultimate, Honest Guide to Understanding Artist Taxes will teach you: How to overcome the fear that prevents many artists from getting all of the tax benefits they could be entitled to; What your tax responsibilities are as an artist; The concept of the Schedule C: what it’s for and why you should use it; Whether filing your taxes as a business is appropriate for your arts practice; The difference between hobby vs. business rules and why they are a pitfall for artists plus much more! #artisttaxes #taxesforartists #sulighttax #hannahcole #delveart #artistempowerment #creativebusiness #creativeentrepreneur

This Friday in Brooklyn! Back by popular demand! Hannah will be back in town to give her super-informative tax workshop. Come learn: What can I deduct? Do I bring receipts to my accountant? Is my art a business or a hobby? What is a Schedule C? How do I deduct my home studio? Hannah Cole is a tax expert who specializes in working with creative businesses and artists. A long-time working artist, the financial challenges of freelancers and small creative businesses are both relevant and personal to Hannah. She will discuss the basic tax equation, self employment tax and the estimated quarterly tax system, audit concerns for the working artist, and other tax issues specifically relevant to artists, followed by a question and answer period. Hannah Cole is the founder of Sunlight Tax, which specializes in friendly, informative tax preparation for artists, and engaging, art-world savvy tax education workshops for artist groups. Link in profile to sign up! #taxesforartists #taxworkshop #sunlighttax #creativeentrepreneurs #creativebusiness #artsgowanus #hannahcole

Just because it's good to re-read this letter every once in a while...
Sol LeWitt writing to Eva Hesse in 1965:
"Dear Eva,
It will be almost a month since you wrote to me and you have possibly forgotten your state of mind (I doubt it though). You seem the same as always, and being you, hate every minute of it. Don’t! Learn to say “Fuck You” to the world once in a while. You have every right to. Just stop thinking, worrying, looking over your shoulder, wondering, doubting, fearing, hurting, hoping for some easy way out, struggling, grasping, confusing, itching, scratching, mumbling, bumbling, grumbling, humbling, stumbling, numbling, rambling, gambling, tumbling, scumbling, scrambling, hitching, hatching, bitching, moaning, groaning, honing, boning, horse-shitting, hair-splitting, nit-picking, piss-trickling, nose sticking, ass-gouging, eyeball-poking, finger-pointing, alleyway-sneaking, long waiting, small stepping, evil-eyeing, back-scratching, searching, perching, besmirching, grinding, grinding, grinding away at yourself. Stop it and just
DO"
#justdo #lettertoevahesse #sollewitt #evahesse #inspirationforartists

You might be wondering how the new tax legislation affects you as an artist/freelancer. @hannah.cole.painter of Sunlight Tax breaks it down for you in a FREE 15 minute video. Empower, educate and protect yourself! Link in profile to full video. #artistshelpingartists

If you have asked yourself any of these questions, you should join us in Brooklyn next Friday to get the answers! Hannah Cole is a tax expert who specializes in working with creative businesses and artists. A long-time working artist, the financial challenges of freelancers and small creative businesses are both relevant and personal to Hannah. She will discuss the basic tax equation, self employment tax and the estimated quarterly tax system, audit concerns for the working artist, and other tax issues specifically relevant to artists, followed by a question and answer period. Hannah Cole is the founder of Sunlight Tax, which specializes in friendly, informative tax preparation for artists, and engaging, art-world savvy tax education workshops for artist groups. Link in profile for more info and to sign up! #taxesforartists #taxworkshop #creativeentrepreneur #creativebusiness #artbusiness #professionalpractice #sunlighttax #hannahcole @hannah.cole.painter

Beautiful show at Morgan Lehman’s new 2nd Gallery. #ericaprince and #osamukobayashi Also, don’t forget to sign up for the Taxes for Artists workshop with Hannah Cole happening in Brooklyn on January 26th! Link in profile. #artisttaxes #artistempowerment #creativeentrpreneur #creativebusiness #taxworkshop #taxseason #sunlighttax

Back by popular demand! Hannah will be back in town to give her super-informative tax workshop. Come learn! What can I deduct? Do I bring receipts to my accountant? Is my art a business or a hobby? What is a Schedule C? How do I deduct my home studio? Hannah Cole is a tax expert who specializes in working with creative businesses and artists. A long-time working artist, the financial challenges of freelancers and small creative businesses are both relevant and personal to Hannah. She will discuss the basic tax equation, self employment tax and the estimated quarterly tax system, audit concerns for the working artist, and other tax issues specifically relevant to artists, followed by a question and answer period. Hannah Cole is the founder of Sunlight Tax, which specializes in friendly, informative tax preparation for artists, and engaging, art-world savvy tax education workshops for artist groups. To register, click link in profile. #taxesforartists #sunlighttax #taxseason #taxworkshop #creativebusiness #creativeentrpreneur #artistempowerment

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